Featured Hostels in Sydney

Location is Superb! :D with Amazing view and wide shared space of kitchen and lounge, terrace. But the only downside is cleanness. Bed sheet wasn't clean or white so we just had to put an tower on it. :(

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2019

Situated in The Rocks, this hostel is within 6 miles (10 km) of Museum of Contemporary Art, Circular Quay and Overseas Passenger Terminal. Sydney Tower and Hyde ...

Wake up was a great stay! All the staff were really friendly, the beds were so comfy and secruity into the building at night was top notch. Rooms were clean, as was the bathroom, kitchen and communal area. The events hosted were a lot of fun. Only a couple of minor things that would enhance a stay ...

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2019

Situated in Haymarket, this hostel is within 6 miles (10 km) of Castlereagh Street, Capitol Theatre and Sydney Town Hall. Hyde Park and Sydney Tower are also ...

Very clean, the rooms were spacious and I loved the privacy each bed had. Free WiFi throughout was great too. Convenient location to shopping and public transportation. My only critique was that reception is not 24 hrs and I had to wait 30 minutes after the supposed opening time before reception ...

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2019

Located in Sydney Central Business District, this hostel is steps away from Castlereagh Street, Capitol Theatre and World Square Shopping Centre. Sydney Town ...

The staff were very friendly one particular person on the front desk helped me out including directions on where to get to my appointment from the hostel. Its clean, have free breakfast, a warm atmosphere, and very comfortable beds. I was only in this hostel for two days. If in ever in Sydney again ...

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2018

Located in the heart of East Sydney, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Crown Street, Royal Botanic Gardens and Hyde Park. The Domain and Art Gallery ...

Shower was a bit mouldy. The facility listing of parking doesn’t mean they have a car park. It means you have to drive around the streets to find one. I arrived late at night and there wasn’t much left. I was only there overnight and unfortunately didn’t get to see much of any others of the facilities. ...

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2019

Located in Sydney Eastern Suburbs, this hostel is within 6 miles (10 km) of Tamarama Beach, Bondi Beach and Coogee Beach. Hyde Park and Capitol Theatre are also ...

What Is a Hostel?

If you're in the market for a low-cost place to stay in Sydney, one of the 66 hostels here could be a great option. No two hostels look identical, but these dormitory-style accommodation options all have the following:

Shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too)

Budget prices

A social atmosphere

Hostels are a great way to stay in Sydney for good value, so you can save more for exploring. We've heard good things about the waterfront and other attractions in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.

When Is the Best Time to Visit Sydney?

The weather can be a big factor when you're experiencing new places, so here's a little information that may be helpful:

The hottest months are typically February and January, while July and June are the coldest months

April-June: 23° C is the daytime average and 8° C is the night-time average

July-September: Daytime averages are around 20° C and night-time averages are around 8° C

October-December: The average temperatures are 25° C during the day and 12° C at night

Average rainfall is 1188 inches in a year

What Can I Do in Sydney?

Depending on how you want to spend your time, you might like these places:

Top Sights

Sydney Opera House

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Bondi Beach

Natural Features

Cook + Phillip Park

Hyde Park

The Domain

Cultural Attractions

Theatre Royal

Wentworth Gallery Indigenous Artists

Hyde Park Barracks Museum

In general, Sydney is known for its:

Opera

Shopping

Museums

Restaurants

Theatre

Art

Monuments

Architecture

How to Get to Sydney and Around the Area

You can search for flights to the nearest airport in Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.), located 5.3 mi (8.6 km) away from the city centre. An alternative is Wollongong, NSW (WOL-Illawarra Regional), situated 53.5 mi (86.1 km) away. When you're out and about, you may want to use public transport to get around. Walk to nearby metro stations like Martin Place Station, Wynyard Station and St. James Station. To see more of the surrounding area, hop on a train at Sydney Circular Quay Station, Exhibition Centre Station or Sydney Central Station.